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Admissions
The School accepts part-time Master of Marketing students in three intakes each year – in January, May and September. The closing dates for these intakes are as follows:
| Intake | Applications Close |
|---|---|
| May | 31 March |
| September | 31 July |
| January | 30 November |
The School makes continuous offers, so applications may be submitted at any time during the year. The Selection Committee normally makes final decisions on complete applications within two weeks of receipt. Applications received after the closing date will be processed if places are available for that intake but cannot be considered for scholarships. Some late applicants may be offered places in a subsequent intake.
Applications
To apply for a place in the Master of Marketing you will need to satisfy the entry requirements.
Entry requirements
- A good undergraduate degree, not necessarily in a related discipline. You will have to provide evidence of this degree in the form of full academic transcripts. A copy of a degree certificate is not sufficient. We will consider applications from people who do not have an undergraduate degree, however in those cases a GMAT score must be submitted.
- A minimum of two years full-time work experience normally gained after graduating from your undergraduate degree. This experience can be in any organisation or industry and need not be at managerial level.
- Interview. Candidates for the Master of Marketing program are required to attend an interview.
The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) in not an absolute requirement prior to entry for applicants with an undergraduate degree. However, in some cases the Selection Committee after assessing an application for a program may ask the applicant to undertake the GMAT.
Essential supporting materials
- A completed Melbourne Business School Application Form.
- A verified transcript of all your post-secondary academic records.
- Two confidential written referees reports, using the forms included in the application form. At least one referee should be familiar with your employment record.
- Your curriculum vitae.
- Evidence of your citizenship or residency status in the form of a certified copy of your passport or birth certificate.
Optional supporting materials
You are welcome to supply any additional information that you believe will strengthen your application. Similarly, the School reserves the right to request any additional information that the Selection Committee believes will assist its admission decision.
Applications will be processed as soon as all materials are received.
Successful applicants
MBS understands that awaiting the decision of the Selection Committee can be stressful. We therefore respond to applications as quickly as possible – often within two weeks of receipt. A formal Letter of Offer is sent to successful applicants detailing the Terms and Conditions of the Offer and setting a deadline by which it must be accepted. The deadline is normally about four weeks from the date of the Letter of Offer.
Unsuccessful applications
Unsuccessful applicants are notified in writing. The School appreciates that considerable time and effort are required to apply for a place in the program and that it is disappointing to submit an unsuccessful application. However, the School regrets that it is not able to comment on specific factors that may have led to the final decision of the Selection Committee.
Information sessions, school visits and interviews
We encourage prospective students to visit the School and meet with Admissions Office staff. A number of formal opportunities for such visits exist throughout the year:
Information sessions
A program of information sessions are run throughout the year.
School visits: Admissions Office staff are available to meet with prospective students throughout the year. Please call the Admissions Office on +61 3 9349 8204 for an appointment time.
Interviews
After having attended an information session, we encourage prospective students to arrange an appointment for an interview with the General Manager of Marketing and Admissions.
For further information on information sessions, School visits and interviews, or to make an appointment, contact the Admissions Office on +61 3 9349 8204.
